A static waste compactor in Ludhiana's Books Market remains unused for over two years due to low-hanging electricity wires, exposing poor planning and crippling city waste management. Read the full report.
Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd awards a massive Rs 1,052 crore C&D waste contract to a single agency, raising concerns over enforcement and monitoring capacity. Read the full story.
Greater Chennai Corporation cancels tender for privatizing waste management in zones 4 & 8 after finding gaps in bids. Residents urge GCC to proceed with outsourcing for better services.
Beatles legend Paul McCartney criticizes the EU's proposal to ban terms like 'veggie burger' for plant-based foods, calling it a setback for climate and consumer choice. Read more.
Indian consumers, led by youth, are fueling a surge in demand for clean, portioned boneless meat, forcing a major shift in processing, pricing, and cold-chain logistics. Discover the drivers and challenges.
Amritsar Municipal Corporation enhances city sanitation by deploying 30 new mini tippers for efficient door-to-door waste collection. Learn how this initiative aims to improve cleanliness and public health.
A Thane court acquitted Anita Rathod of murdering a 9-year-old girl but convicted her for destroying evidence. The case, involving body disposal in a cement drum, concluded after five years. Read the full details.
Despite orders from rights commissions, waste dumping near Beemapally Nursery School in Thiruvananthapuram continues, posing severe health risks to children. Locals threaten protest. Read more.
Pune Cantonment Board resumes waste collection at Clover Centre after a 20-day standoff over segregation norms and charges. The pile-up had become a major health hazard in the busy Camp area.
NGT takes action against Punjab authorities for major waste handling violations in Sangrur. PPCB ordered to inspect sites and report by Feb 26, 2026. Read the full story.
Andhra Pradesh police dispose of 5228 cybercrime cases, but courts show 91.7% pendency & a mere 1.5% conviction rate, mirroring a national judicial bottleneck. Read the full NCRB data analysis.
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan reveals his daily food habits: vegetarian lunch, meat for dinner, and a preference for simple, homemade meals. Nutritionist explains the health impact.
Russia signals readiness to import Indian fishery & meat products, proposes joint trout market development. Talks held on sidelines of India-Russia Annual Summit in Delhi.
Ludhiana's civic body is actively searching for new locations to relocate the Noorpur Bet carcass utilization plant. Find out the latest developments and resident concerns.
A viral video from Varanasi showing a tree covered in used diapers ignites a nationwide conversation on waste disposal, civic responsibility, and community hygiene. Watch and join the discussion.
GMCH-32 faces penalty for ignoring solid waste rules, while Panjab University moves to comply. 17 of 19 bulk waste generators now process waste properly. Read the latest.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation formalizes partnership with Safai Saathis, distributes sanitation kits. Mayor and Commissioner praise their role in keeping the City Beautiful clean. Read more.
Coimbatore Corporation requests 200 vehicles and 3000 more sanitation staff to replace pushcarts and tackle severe manpower shortage. Can the city clean up its act? Read more.
Gurgaon's civic body, MCG, has initiated a fresh six-month contract for door-to-door waste collection starting Jan 2026, costing over Rs 12 Cr. This marks over 18 months of temporary fixes as a long-term solution remains delayed. Residents express frustra
A two-week garbage standoff at Pune's Clover Centre over waste segregation and alleged extra charges raises serious health and fire hazards. Read the full story.
Odisha DGP Y.B. Khurania directs police to clear seized items worth crores from station malkhanas. New guidelines issued under BNSS to ensure swift action post-trial. Read the full story.
Eight students fell sick in Chhattisgarh's Kanker after toxic fumes from a nearby health centre entered their school. Parents demand inquiry into medical waste disposal negligence.
Thane police arrested a 38-year-old meat shopkeeper for illegally selling 16 kg of beef. The raid in Bhiwandi's Nizampura area followed a tip-off. Read the full details.
Colon cancer cases are surging among young adults. A gastroenterologist reveals 5 simple dietary changes to significantly lower your long-term risk. Learn the science-backed dos and don'ts.
Over 50 students visited Raipur's integrated solid waste management plant in Sakri. The educational tour, organised by RMC, provided insights into scientific waste processing and urban sanitation systems.
Bengaluru's innovative textile recycling program transforms waste into wealth, creating jobs for waste-pickers while addressing India's 7 million tonne textile waste problem. Discover how this circular economy model works.
Noida's innovative Jungle Trail Park opens Monday, featuring 700+ animal sculptures from 500 tonnes of iron scrap. Experience this unique waste-to-art attraction at Rs 120 entry fee. Visit now!
Nagpur Municipal Corporation will completely stop dumping garbage at Bhandewadi yard from January 2024 with new waste processing plants. Learn how the city aims for 100% scientific waste disposal.
Ludhiana civic body struggles to hire contractors for door-to-door garbage collection despite 4 attempts. City faces mounting waste management challenges affecting 425,000 properties.
Madras High Court disposed of 13,625 minor criminal cases in just three months through a special drive. Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy led this landmark initiative to reduce case backlog in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.